Higher pass rate recorded as Kwara announces 2025 BECE result

The Kwara State Government has released the results for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with remarkable improvements in pass rates for key subjects such as Mathematics and English.

Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, expressed optimism regarding the findings, attributing the successes to the continued investments made by the Abdulrazaq administration in the educational sector. He noted a significant 27% rise in enrollment, especially among female candidates.

“Between 2019 and 2025, the BECE has experienced sustained growth and gradual gains in equity,” Dr. Olohungbebe stated. He pointed out that total enrollment rose from 45,761 candidates in 2019 to 57,787 in 2025. The representation of female students also increased slightly, from 47.89% to 48.33%, highlighting a positive trend in female participation.

Focusing on the most recent examination cycle, he noted, “Total enrollment grew from 56,508 in 2024 to 57,787 in 2025,” with significant improvements in attendance rates. For instance, English attendance improved from 95.29% to 96.09%.

The Commissioner emphasized that these access gains were accompanied by notable achievement gains. “Pass rates improved across several core subjects, with Mathematics increasing by 2.23 percentage points, English by 2.94 points, National Values by 4.51 points, and more,” he explained.

Dr. Olohungbebe further highlighted that the average scores in crucial subjects indicate genuine progress. “These improvements show that we are not only increasing pass rates but also enhancing overall student performance,” he remarked.

In conclusion, he urged Junior Secondary School Principals to collect their students’ results at the Ministry starting September 11, 2025. “I assure you that the collection of results, as well as scratch cards for checking, will be free of charge,” he emphasized.

Mrs. Olanrewaju Rebecca Bake, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, echoed this sentiment, expressing gratitude to the staff involved. She highlighted their commitment, which contributed to the success of this year’s BECE.